Brand: Maytag
Model Number: MVWC565FW2
Main Symptom: Grinding, Squealing
What happens & when: Seems it only makes this noise when you start a cycle. It also stops after rinse cycle, and goes back to wash, then just stays there. I don’t know how to read codes on this washer with no display. I was going to replace clutch, and belt ,but thought I’d check here before I just start changing parts.
Error Code (if any): 0
Parts or tests already tried:0
Photos / video link:0
GTRPLAYR1976, is the cycle stopping after rinse and going back to the wash phase or is it the noise that is occurring at these points? Also, does the squealing noise sound like a continuous “wet shoe scuffing across a waxed floor” or does it sound more like a metal on metal squeal?
Well, I figured out how to get it into diagnostics. No codes showed. I ran a calibration. I checked the splutch assembly, belt. There is some belt dust, and some buildup on the pulleys. The noise comes just at the beginning of the spin cycle. Then it sounds normal to me. I have a video, and a few photos if I can get them uploaded. I’m thinking now it could be the belt, and pulley. the video won’t load unfortunately.
It certainly looks like the belt is slipping and breaking down. The belt could definitely be replaced based on what the pictures look like. If the pulley has a groove starting to form from the belt cutting in, it may be beneficial to change the pulley and clutch kit. The pulley would definitely need to be thoroughly cleaned at the very least. Here are links that can be used to view the part information for each part.
Drive Belt- W11239857 Washer Drive Belt | Genuine Whirlpool OEM In Stock
Pulley and Clutch Kit- W10721967 Washer Drive Clutch Kit | Genuine Whirlpool OEM In Stock
Thank you ! I appreciate the help!
